Update on Smokey Point Event and Online Exchange Shopping for Veterans

The Smokey Point Rest Stop event is set for next Monday through Wednesday (June 19 - 21) and the list of volunteers for event can be found here. As you can see, there are still some empty slots for the event. If you have some time and can fill in a slot, we could really use the help. Please contact Steve Shelton (his contact information is on the list) if you can help out.

Online Exchange Shopping for Veterans Update
In March we posted a story about the Department of Defense (DoD) planning to open online shopping at the exchanges to veterans.

The Navy Exchange has posted more information about the Veteran Online Shopping Benefit (VOSB) on their website. The benefits start on November 11, 2017, but you need to register before you can use the benefit.

You can check your eligibility through a website called VetVerify.org. You will need to provide your name, date of birth, SSN last four, the last branch you served in, and an email contact. To use the website, your records must have been digitized by the DoD. If your records have not been digitized or you don't want to register online, you can call 1-844-868-8672  to get information on what you need to do.

Be sure to check the information and Frequently Asked Questions on the Navy Exchange site. If you have questions that aren't covered on the site, you can contact the Navy Exchange program at email: VOSB@nexweb.org or phone 888-343-8672.